Lisa Washa
Title: Regional VP, Midwest, Charter Communications
Number of Years in Cable: 28
Education: University of Stevens Point and UW-Stout, both in Wisconsin
Best Advice in 7 Words or Less: Be bold, honest, accurate and humble.

Why Her? Washa oversees nine states including Charter’s operations throughout the Midwest including Missouri and Illinois, as well as Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Her team of more than 3K employees in 1,100 communities involves a lot of moving parts and has grown since last year—yet Washa’s region consistently ranks within the company’s top operational performance metrics.

Apple or Samsung? Apple. That being said, I have both. I have an I-phone, iPad, Mac Book Pro and I have a Samsung Galaxy phone that I’m using for work. After multiple attempts to find something close to the Apple product, props to Samsung for coming close.
 
Beatles or The Rolling Stones? Beatles
 
On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me... at the lake.
 
Appetizer or dessert? Appetizer
 
Film fest or music festival? Music Festival
 
Neflix or Hulu? Netflix

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